Did Darius Kill the Real Persian King?
Ancient Persia

Did Darius Kill the Real Persian King?

Cambyses II conquered Egypt, lost an army in the desert, and died from a self-inflicted sword wound, all within three years, and what his empire did next is the real puzzle.

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Ancient PersiaAchaemenid EmpirePower and SuccessionDeceptionNear EastAntiquityDarius the Great

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